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Well, I've never heard of anyone moving asparagus this time of year until last week, when I read that you could plant in the fall, so someone had to dig them up for sale! What I would do is be sure to have the new bed totally ready to go, then remove them one at a time by uncovering them rather than forking or digging them. This is to see how much growth is happening. If they're just looking pretty much the same as when I put them in, I'd move them now, and feed them some kelp or fish tea, mulch and do a fertility dance over them. If they're really settling in, I might just leave them until they're dormant and dig and remove them then. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Yes,lots of fern growth.I got a good deal on them,but didn't think they'd all grow(which they didn't)but alot did.I have room to keep them together now instead of spread out,so I'd like to do it before they're too established.Thanks for the replies.

Asparagus is a perennial popular vegetable grown in home gardens. Sometimes home gardeners are willing to assume the task of transplant asparagus plants. While asparagus planting is not difficult for the asparagus, moving can be quite tricky, especially if you know what you're doing. This task is not recommended unless you have no choice but to assume the studs on the move. However, the transplant asparagus plants is possible.

When asparagus transplant While the asparagus can be transplanted at any time during dormancy, spring is right, just before the plants have begun to awaken. This generally makes it easier when it comes to dig through the roots and tentacles. It is this complex root system that makes asparagus so difficult to transplant because their tangled roots that can not be removed easily. How to transplant asparagus It is usually easier to use a fork and shovel to locate studs break entangled roots. Once split, gently lift the lightweight crown and trim the roots. When planting asparagus, make a trench deep and wide enough to accommodate their extensive root system. Add some compost in the bottom of the trench and a mound of some of the soils.

Place the asparagus crown at the top of the soil covered with soil, allowing roots to spill over the sides. Make sure the pointed part of the asparagus plant is facing up and ensure that the roots are properly dispersed. Pack down the soil around and water thoroughly. For best results, asparagus plants must be located in well-drained sandy soil in full sun areas.

Transplanting or moving the asparagus is difficult but not impossible. With careful planning and familiarity with how and when to transplant asparagus, this effort must be at least one success.

I had a flat of asparagus that I planted a couple of weeks ago. They have been setting around all summer and I wasn't able to build a box up until this past month. I'm not sure they will survive, but I guess we'll see. Kev, if I had the choice, I'd leave yours in the ground until next spring.